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N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says its five-year plan to bring about sweeping reforms in housing and care for people with disabilities is behind schedule in some areas, but gaining momentum. "We're getting there ...
NB Power offered retirement packages to employees who were already leaving: audit

NB Power offered retirement packages to employees who were already leaving: audit

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's electric utility company paid $1.
Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia physicians and other sexual health experts who are calling on the provincial government to fund birth control and increase access to an HIV-prevention medication say the move would improve the lives of many while saving the prov
Mi'kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery

Mi'kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery

HALIFAX — A Mi’kmaq band has dropped a legal case alleging Ottawa was violating its treaty rights in the lobster fishery, after hopes were raised of a historic deal.
Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations

Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations

FREDERICTON — The Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to visit Prince Edward Island later this month, just weeks after King Charles opened Parliament and read the throne speech.
N.S. police ask for help identifying suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth

N.S. police ask for help identifying suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth

CANNING — RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth in the village of Canning, N.S. Police say the alleged assault occurred around 3:30 p.m.
Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

From the front desk of Hotel Bedford in Goderich, Ont., Lynda Cross welcomes guests from regions ranging from southern Ontario to the South Pacific.
Influx of chimney swifts in N.B., promising sign for threatened species: experts

Influx of chimney swifts in N.B., promising sign for threatened species: experts

FREDERICTON — The spring migratory season got off to an encouraging start for one threatened bird species, a national conservation group says, noting it recently logged thousands of chimney swifts at a single address in Fredricton.
Nova Scotia's ambitious 'Wind West' offshore energy plan wins support with conditions

Nova Scotia's ambitious 'Wind West' offshore energy plan wins support with conditions

HALIFAX — Two leading environmental groups are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia's ambitious plan to dramatically expand its fledgling offshore wind energy industry. But both groups were quick to add caveats.

Nova Scotia man accused of aiming several hateful online messages at Jewish community

NEW GLASGOW — Police in central Nova Scotia have charged a 22-year-old man with inciting hatred and promoting genocide through online posts that allegedly targeted Jewish communities.